Study on the relationship between nasal and eye symptoms and psychological status in patients with allergic rhinitis

Objective:The aim of this study is to analysis the correlation between nasal and eye symptom and psychological status in patients with allergic rhinitis, in order to provide a basis for improving the mental health of patients. Method:The nasal symptom score scale, eye symptom score scale and Kessler 10 were used in the study, and the survey data was analyzed. Result:At least one of 147 patients had a nasal symptom at a rate of 100% (147/147); at least one ocular symptom was 86.4% (127/147). Of the 147 patients, 29 had K10 scores more than 21.The nasal symptom including nasal congestion, itching, eye pain, eye swelling, tearing positively correlated with K10 total score. Conclusion:The clinical staffs must pay attention to the mental health status of AR patients, strengthen the assessment of nasal symptoms, eye symptoms and mental status, and give targeted intervention to patients with poor mental health.